Paul Tonella
Seattle
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98101
Paul Tonella practices in Keller Rohrback's business and estate planning group, where he represents individuals, families, and businesses in tax and general legal matters. He brings a wide range of experience in entity formation, contracts, purchases and sales of companies, personalized estate planning and probate and trust administration.
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law - Seattle, Washington, 2024
Professional and Civic Involvement
Washington State Bar Association, Member, Real Property and Probate Trust Section, Business Section
Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA), Board Member
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Association, Past Board Member
Explorer West Middle School, Past Board Member
Articles & Presentations
"Construction Taxes," OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2008)
"Choice of Entity and Other Business Start-up Issues," Washington State Bar Association (1998, 2002, 2007)
"Buying and Selling the Mom and Pop Business in Washington," NBI (2004, 2006)
"Joining Forces - Joint Ventures," OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2005)
"Estate Planning," OMRB Construction and Public Contract Law Seminar (2004)
"Asset Protection Planning," NBI (2002)
"Limited Liability Companies, the Entity of Choice in Washington," NBI (1999)
"Buying and Selling a Business," CPA Law Forum (1999)
"Buying and Selling a Business," Washington State Society of CPA's (1999)
"Bankruptcy Primer: Discharging Tax Liability," Washington State Society of CPA's (1998)
"Basic Corporate Law," National Business Institute (NBI) (1997)
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